Dambulla continue winning spree

Dambulla continued their winning spree when they recorded their seventh win of the ongoing National Super League limited overs tournament with a 34-run win on the Duckworth/Lewis method over Jaffna in the match played at the P Sara Stadium today.

Thrimawithana wins international award for sports mind performance coaching

Mark Thrimawithana started with a story about himself and how he went from banking into coaching after facing a number of challenges. He was searching for answers. Answers to know himself well; and today he not only shares his journey with others but also helps them see beyond. His story is about a journey of healing and finding success.

Sanath to lead new Cricket Technical Consultative Committee

Former national cricket captain Sanath Jayasuriya has been appointed as the Chairman of a Technical Consultative Committee for Sri Lanka Cricket by Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe.

Dinesh, Pasindu steer Galle to fourth win

Dinesh Chandimal and Pasindu Sooriyabandara shone for Galle against Kandy in the National Super League limited-overs tournament encounter played at P. Sara Stadium on Saturday, as they steered the side to their fourth win of the tournament.

Trinity, Maliyadeva, St. Joseph’s, St. Benedict’s battle for final berths

Four top cricket-playing schools, Trinity, Maliyadeva, St. Joseph’s, and St. Benedict’s, will battle it out in the two semifinals of the Under-19 inter-schools Division One Tier ‘A’, scheduled to be played at the Ace Capital CC ground in Colombo and the S. Thomas’ ground in Mt. Lavinia 03rd and 4th to book the berths to the final.

St. Sebastian’s Katuneriya emerge Division Two champions

St. Sebastian’s Katuneriya emerged as Under-19 Division Two Tier “A” champions with a close first-inning win over Holy Cross Kalutara in the final played at S. Thomas’ ground in Mt. Lavinia.

SOORI DOUBLE HANDS KANDY CR CENTENARY 7’S TITLE

Sri Lanka captain Srinath Sooriyabandara bagged a brilliant brace to hand Kandy Sports Club the CR & FC Centenary 7’s title in the final match against Havelock Sports Club at Longden Place today.

Trinity Stuns Pathana in Quarters

Trinity College pulled off a stunning victory of (19 -7) over Isipathana College in the inter school segment quarter finals of CR & FC Centenary 7s Rugby Tournament at Longden Place today.

South Asian Lawyers Cricket Cup kicks off

Grand opening ceremony of the Inaugural South Asia Lawyers Cricket Cup took place at the CCC ground in Maitland Place on Friday.

IPL returns as Mumbai eye sixth title

Mumbai Indians, armed with big-money signing Cameron Green, will bid for a record-extending sixth title when the Indian Premier League starts on today, in what could be Chennai veteran MS Dhoni’s swansong.

SL lose to NZ by six wickets, out of contention for direct qualification spot for World Cup

Sri Lanka will miss out on automatic qualification to this year’s Cricket World Cup, after losing the third ODI to New Zealand by six wickets.

Sports Minister asks for meeting with ICC to address allegations of political interference at SLC

Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe has sought a meeting with the International Cricket Council (ICC), to address reports that it appointed a three-member committee to probe allegations of political interference in the operation of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).

Sri Lanka docked one Super League point for slow over rate

Sri Lanka were docked one ICC World Cup Super League point for maintaining a slow over rate in the first ODI against New Zealand last week, another blow to their chances of securing an automatic qualification spot for the Cricket World Cup.

Rain again frustrates SL to dampen Cricket World Cup qualification dream

Sri Lanka picked up five crucial Super League points when their ODI against New Zealand was abandoned but their hopes of direct qualification to the Cricket World Cup 2023 remain hanging by a thread.

Questions over office bearers of vote-entitled associations receiving salaries from SLC

Questions have been raised over a number of individuals employed by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) at District and Provincial level, who simultaneously hold positions of officer-bearers at Provincial Cricket Associations, District Cricket Associations and Clubs which have voting rights at SLC elections.

CR & FC Rugby 7s – A Beer mug each to the winners

The Ceylonese Rugby & Football Club is celebrating its Centenary. The other day, it was reported that the main event of the Centenary celebrations will be the three-day “Rugby Sevens Tournament”. It is to be conducted under three segments: inter-school, inter-club (Men’s), and inter-club (Ladies).

SLC dismiss reports of potential IPL ban on national cricketers

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) refuted media reports suggesting its cricketers could potentially be banned from future Indian Premier League (IPL) player auctions as a consequence of not being made available for the opening matches of this year’s IPL.

Dasun confident of claiming series whitewash

Sri Lanka’s limited overs captain Dasun Shanaka was confident his team could complete a series whitewash against New Zealand to claim an automatic spot in the Cricket World Cup later this year.

Royal do the double on hapless Thomians

Royal College Colombo completed a double on rival S. Thomas’ College, beating them by seven wickets to retain the Mustangs Trophy at the SSC Grounds today.

Revenge on Thomian minds as they face Royal in Mustangs Trophy encounter today

Royal College Colombo will look to retain the Mustangs Trophy when they face traditional rivals S. Thomas’ College in the 46th annual encounter at the SSC today (24).

CR & FC Centenary Rugby 7’s from March 31

The official draw for the upcoming CR & FC Centenary Rugby 7’s Tournament was announced on Thursday (23) at a press conference held at CR & FC. The tournament is being organized by the Red Shirts in celebration of 100 years of excellence.

Sangakkara recommended Viyaskanth as net bowler for Rajasthan team

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth was recommended as a net bowler for the IPL’s Rajasthan Royals by the former Sri Lanka captain and the ex-MCC President Kumar Sangakkara.

Vishwa, Thenuka guide Kalutara PCC to victory

A six wicket haul by Vishwa Didulana and an unbeaten half ton by Thenuka Liyanage paved the way for Kalutara PCC to record a comfortable four wicket win over Rio SC Ambalangoda in the Under 23 Invitational Limited Over tournament encounter played at Thurstan ground.

Only medal prospects for Asian Games, Arjuna says

The National Sports Council (NSC) said that only athletes that have the potential to win medals will be sent for the upcoming Asian Games, adding that athletes of 17 sports had been earmarked to represent the country at the games.

Nippon Karting Slalom Championship 2023 organised by CMSC on March 26

The Ceylon Motor Sports Club, the oldest Motor Sports Club in the country, are once again conducting the Nippon Karting Slalom Championship 2023, with Nippon Paints, LOLC Finance and Speed Bay as main sponsors.

New Zealand demolish Sri Lanka to sweep Test series

New Zealand claimed victory against Sri Lanka by an innings and 58 runs on Monday, securing a 2-0 Test series whitewash despite a late fightback from the visitors.

Williamson, Nicholls double tons put New Zealand on top in second Test

Aggressive double centuries for Kane Williamson and Henry Nicholls powered New Zealand’s dominance in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Wellington on Saturday.

Royal College well-placed for win, S. Thomas’ 43 for 3

Royal College put themselves in a good position to reclaim the D. S. Senanayake Shield reducing S. Thomas’ College to 43 for 3 in 15 overs, in pursuit of a target of 342.

Royal declare second innings, give Thomians a 342-run target

Royal College declared their second innings on their overnight score of 168 for 4, giving S. Thomas’ College a target of 342 to chase in the 144th Battle of the Blues, at the SSC grounds.

Induwara, Kalupahana shine for Mahinda on day one

Skipper Dhanuja Induwara and Sri Lanka Under 19 player Dinura Kalupahana shone for Mahinda College on day one of the 118th Battle of Lovers Quarrel against traditional rivals Richmond College played at the Galle International Stadium.